Transcript Safely Drinking with Diabetes Diana Catron, BS Nutrition Sodexo Dietetic Intern Alcohol: Pros & Cons Pros  Moderate consumption can reduce risk of:     Heart disease Gall stones Strokes Dying of.

Safely Drinking with Diabetes
Diana Catron, BS Nutrition
Sodexo Dietetic Intern
2012
Alcohol: Pros & Cons
Pros
 Moderate consumption
can reduce risk of:
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Heart disease
Gall stones
Strokes
Dying of heart attack
(if already at increased risk)
Alcohol: Pros & Cons
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Cons
May be more likely to make
unhealthy food choices
Women may have increased
risk of breast cancer
Interactions with
medications
Increase risk of depression
Hypoglycemia risk in those
with DM
Weight gain
Calories
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Carbohydrate: 4 calories per gram
Protein: 4 calories per gram
Alcohol: 7 calories per gram
Fat: 9 calories per gram
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
 Men should limit alcohol to less than 2 drinks per day
 Women & anyone over the age of 65 should limit
alcohol to less than 1 drink per day
One drink is:
 5 oz of wine
 12 oz of beer
 1.5 oz of liquor
(80 proof)
Carbohydrate Counting
Beer:
 Regular beer (12 oz)
150 cal, 14 CHO
 Light beer (12 oz)
100 cal, 6 CHO
 Nonalcoholic beer (11 oz)
50 cal, 10 CHO
Distilled spirits 86 proof (gin,
rum, vodka, whiskey, scotch,
bourbon): (1.5 oz)
105 cal, trace CHO
Vermouths
 Dry (3 oz)
105 cal, 4 CHO
 Sweet (3 oz)
140 cal, 14 CHO
Carbohydrate Counting
Wine
 Red table or rosé (4 oz)
85 cal, 1 CHO
 Dry white (4 oz)
80 cal, trace CHO
 Sweet wine (2 oz)
90 cal, 7 CHO
 Light wine (4 oz)
55 cal, 1 CHO
 Wine coolers (12 oz)
190 cal, 22 CHO
 Champagne (4 oz)
100 cal , 4 CHO
 Sherry (2 oz)
75 cal, 2 CHO
 Sweet sherry/port (2 oz)
95 cal, 7 CHO
How it works
How it works
Alcohol can cause hypoglycemia shortly after drinking & for 8-12
hours after drinking
Intoxication vs Hypoglyemia
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Intoxication
Behavior changes
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Disorientation
Slurred Speech
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Hypoglycemia
Behavior changes
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Disorientation
Slurred Speech
Tips for Sips
 Drink only when and if blood glucose is under
control. Do not omit food from your regular meal
plan.
 Test blood glucose to help you decide if you
should drink.
 Wear an I.D. that notes you have diabetes.
 Sip a drink slowly to make it last. Have a no
calorie beverage (water, etc) by your side to
quench your thirst.
Tips for Sips
 Try wine spritzers to decrease the amount of wine in
the drink.
 Use calorie-free drink mixers -- diet soda, club soda,
diet tonic water, or water.
Tips for Sips
 Drink alcohol with a snack or meal. Snack ideas:
• Pretzels
• Popcorn
• Crackers
• Fat-free or
baked chips
• Raw
vegetables and
a low-fat
yogurt dip
Tips for Sips
 Talk to your registered dietitian to help you fit alcohol
into your food plan.
 Do not drive or plan to drive for several hours after
you drink alcohol.
Resources
 http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/lifestyle/diabetes_alco
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